1:87 Citroën DS 19

The 1:87 scale Citroën DS 19, cataloged as set 603-2, was produced by Wiking in the mid-1950s. At the time, Wiking had established itself as the leading manufacturer of miniature vehicle models in Germany, primarily known for supplying educational plastic models and promotional items. The selection of the Citroën DS 19 was a testament to the vehicle's profound impact on automotive design; upon its 1955 debut, the real car was hailed as a revolutionary feat of engineering and aerodynamic styling, often referred to as the 'Goddess' of French motoring.

Designed to capture the distinct profile of Flaminio Bertoni’s masterpiece, the Wiking model utilized the company’s signature injection-molding techniques of the era. The piece reflects the minimalist approach of 1950s European toy design, focusing on silhouette and scale accuracy rather than intricate moving parts. It remains a hallmark of post-war European industrial design collecting, valued by enthusiasts for its historical representation of a vehicle that fundamentally altered the trajectory of automotive aesthetics.